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Pope Benedict XVI’s centenary celebrations planned across the globe in 2027

A series of events will take place in 2027 marking the centenary of the birth of the late pope, honoring his legacy and his extensive contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology.

Pope Leo XIV urges authorities in Cameroon to invest in youth

On the first day of his trip to Cameroon, the Holy Father appealed to authorities to invest in young people calling youth the nation's "greatest asset and a key to its future."

Lawmaker calls for allowing crucifix symbol on veterans’ headstones

Nearly 50 lawmakers, including Rep. Greg Steube, R-Florida, are urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to make the change.

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV continues papal trip in Algeria, Cameroon

The Holy Father spent several days touring Algeria and meeting with Catholics and religious leaders before heading south to the Cameroonian capital of Yaoundé.

Bishop Báez on Nicaragua: ‘The people’s wounds will be scars healed by the love of God’

The exiled auxiliary bishop of Managua pointed out that the wounds suffered today will be a reminder of a painful past, but like the wounds of the risen Christ will be made glorious.

Historic Wisconsin parish loses roof during severe weather outbreak

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in East Bristol has stood in the community for over 130 years.

Nearly 500 leaders will gather in Washington, D.C., to read the entire Bible aloud

A wide array of speakers including actors, lawmakers, and advocates will read the Bible from beginning to end to celebrate American faith ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Pope Leo XIV to orphaned children in Cameroon: ‘God is present’

“Wherever there is misery, suffering, or injustice, God is present,” the pope said in a meeting with orphaned or abandoned children in Cameroon.

Bishops reaffirm just war limits amid Vance’s pushback on pope’s peace stance

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, have taken issue with the pope’s Gospel teaching on peace.

Pope in Cameroon: Peace ‘cannot be decreed: It must be embraced and lived’

The second stop on Leo’s Africa trip is Cameroon, a country marked by conflict, yet whose civil society is ready to begin again.